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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
MAINE DINPATCHES.
tie Appears in NJ Merchants EXCHANGE and
Delivers Flve.Minute Speech.


ST. LOUIS, March 81.
Hon. James 6. Blaine spent the morning
surrounded by personal friends and at 1870
was escorted to the Merchants Exchange by
a committee of the board For an hour he
received IN the directors room. shaking hands
with several hundred men tie was escorted
TO the floor of the Exchange and introduced
70 the audience of nearly two thousand peo.
pie, who crowded the immense room. He
was greeted with great applause and made
nve- minute speech in which he alluded fav-
orably to the Mississippi river as means of
transportation, itssmagnitude and the great
commercial Importance of the Louisiana
purchase by Thomas Jefferson, and said the
merchants ought to erect a suitable statue of
that great statesman. Mr.. Blaine was then
escorted to his hotel. He will leave here
Saturday for Eureaka Springs, Ark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
JAMES A. DUMONT,
Supervising Inspector General, Issues an
Official Notice TO Supervising Inspectors
Wevoking the Order Compelling Vessels
to Adopt the International Rules.
PHILADELPHIA, March 81


As a result of the conference here today,
between James A. Dumont, supervising in
spector general of steam vessels. and repre-
sen,atives of marine interests, Mr.. DumOnt
has issued an official notice to the supervis.
ing inspectors, of the revocation of the recent
order compelling. sea going and coastwise
vessels to adopt the international rules Of
navigation. The latter rules of sailing in
some respects are complete reversal of
those heretofore in use and the changes re-
quired were both difficult to adopt and dan
gerous to operate, by navigators who for
years had been accustomed TO directly oppo-
site rules and regulations Although Du-
mont intimates in his order that this revoca-
ticn of the previous order may be only tenn
porary, he assured those present at the con-
ference that it would be permanent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
FROM PORTLAND.
The Transcript Celebrates ITS 5Oth An.
MISUNDERSTANDING Exhibition.

PORTLAND, March 81.
The editors and proprietors of the Portland
Transcript tonight cele brated the 5Oth ami
versary of the founding of that paper by
supper at the Preble House, at which all the
employees of TIE paper were present and in
vited guests to the number of 70. Among
those present were Mayor Champan, Col.
Adams of the Argus, DR.. Burrage of the
lions Advocate, Judge Gould, Mrs. Gather
inc Dana Howe, S. c. Strout and Others
After supper there were remarks, appropriate
to the occasion. Several papers were read
giving a record of the past half century.
Jack McAuliffe and Billy Frazier of Bos-
ton gave pugilstic exhibition at the Park
Theatre this evening. Four bouts, resulting
in draw, were contested. A large number
of spectators were present. An exhibition
between local .pugilists completed the pro.
gramme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
HUNTING FOR THE CZAR.
Another Attempt Made TO Kill the Ras-
sian Ruler.
BERIIN. March 81.

BERLIN, March 81.
A dispatch from St. Petersburg SAYS il 10
authoritively stated that another attempt on
the life of the Gar has been made al
Gaischina. His majesty escaped uniujured.
Dispatches received from other sources
confirm the report telerraphed from ST. Pet.
ersburg that another attempt was made at
the palace at Gatschins to sssassinste the
Gar. No particulars have yet been received
beyond the statement that the plot was not
successfully carried out
LONDON, March 81.
No news OF the attempt to assassinate the
Gar at Gatschina has been received bv tho
Russian ambassador here notw outstanding
the confirmatory reports alleged to have been
received at Berlin.
CoPENHEGAN, March 81.
King Christian has been informed from
st. Petersburg that another unsuccessful A.
tempt had been made upon the Cars life.
News has also been discovered Of II couspir-
acy in Cancussus. One hundred officers OF
the Tiftlan garrison has been arrested for
completely in the plot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
EXPRESS ROBBERY.
A Bold Deed in New Y ork-A Me.,e.r.r
Shot aud His Safe Rifed.

Urea, N. Y, March 81.
express Messenger Lake, on train Sc. on
the West Shore railroad. which arrived 4,
ouca at l.l5 this morning, was living in hi.
car bleeding fnriously from = wound on nj.
shoulder. While the train was making the
run between Clsrk's Mills and Utica. which
on'! occupies seven minutes, a man entered
.ne car ana ordered the messenger TO throw
up bis hsuds. Lake did not at once comnre.
hend MIN, and the robber shot him He then
gagged and bound him and rified the safe.
but the amount secured is not known.
Uuca eNpressman could not omen tho
door when the car reached thera ani hi.
saspicions were aroused. He forced the door
ana found the messenger wounded rs stated.
When the train reached Frankfort. Lake Was
attended oy Physician who considers the
wound fatai. No arrest has vet been made.
Express Messenger Lake is in a critical
condition, He stated this noon that soon
afler his train lett Clark's Mills a man en-.
tered his car through the side door which he
showed back. saying as he entered "rhrow
up your hands" Lake did not realize for a
moment what was up ana failed to comply
WIN the demand. The intruder thereup,n
ievelled his revolver at the messenger and
shot HIM Lake fell to the floor of the car
and his asssilant said Now YOU,
"'''' W. 'pu W uoli up Ntur hAnis ayAln
voull do IT, won't you?"
Ihe ASSASSIN then proceeded to bind his
hands and feet and put gag in his mosth.
Oae OF ms legs the robber tied 10 the safe.
The desperate then took the bunch of KEYS
from the pocket of the messenger and un-
locked the safe which he r,fed of its money
packages. The amount secured is between
$500 and $500. The robher left the car AZ
the Delaware, Lackswsnna & Western rail-
road crossing
Before leaving the car the robber said TO
Lake; "D---you, If YOU say anything
about this Ill come back and kill YOU"
Lake tried to free himself but did not .uc
ceed AT Utica his car was opened and he
was freed from his uncomfortable position.
AT this place 1t was decided that he mad bet
ter stop over and have his wound attended ~.
The messenger says his assailant was a large
powerful man wearing mask that hung
down over his chest at the back, and his
hands were calloused, hard aud dirty,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
Fire at Calais.
CALAIS, Marc

CALAIS, March 81.
Fire, Thursday morning, probably original
ing in the explosion of kerosene lamp, COM
pleted gutted the central portion and des-
troyed the roof the entire length of Horton
block on the corner of Monroe and Main
streets, Calais. Thomas Z. Roberts, loses a
stock of groceries valued at one thousand
dollars; insured for five hundred; VIM. Keez-
er furniture and household goods; loss two
hundreds uninsured. The building was
owned by Miss Hattie S. Horton. Her LOGS
il not estimated but it is probably two thou
sand dollars, fully covered by insurance. The
water syotem worked admirably and doubt
less prevented great loss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
new YORK Produce Market.

NEW OEk. MAJ. IT.
FIog.-Rsceipts. Ii o07, exports, $3.50, sales, io
600; No. 2, 2 40 %, fancy white Western, extra
4 IS a S 10, common TO good, Is a 60; good TO
choice, 4 90 also; City mill extra, 30 q I CO..
superhne, 40 a 30; 81. Louis extra. 3 5a6 10;
winter wheat extra, Is ASS; Minnesota extra,
8 Is s 10.
wHEAT-Receipts. 1884 exports. l2I7i2; sales,
i2s ,00c, No. red. 90, No. red, ", elevator,
No. Red State, ", No White State. ".
KYH-duI.
BAILEY steady
Corr Receipts 400 bushels; exports, tf.z2o;
sales 72. .0oc, spot No 3. Hl; Nos.3si
OATs-R4ceipts, 1900. sales, 1900, No 3. ~;
do White. 371, No 2. 3iJ 34i. do White. 37l 57li
No !, 20; do White, IS Mixed Western. 50 ~;
White do, 2s ~; White State, 30 40.
sUoAs-Cut loaf and crushed 81 a 81; grsnuiated,
81; white extra G. " s.; yellow. ~ ~; mould,
81.
PETRoLyrN-UDited, 6Jt bid.
PORK Mess spot, IS Is Is 20. elsA- back,
10 oo.
LApn-refuef so.
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100000 ROBBERY.
Eighteen Clerks Detained on Suspicion
The Thief acknowledges His Guilt and
Says that lie Took the Money to Pay
His Gambling Debts.
New YORK, March 81.

New YORK, March 81.
A package of $4,000 in currency, which
arrived at the post office Tuesday night from
Portland, Ore, was missed early Wednesday
morning by the superintendent of the pouch
room 10 the registry division. He bad it
checked off some time before. Eighteen
clerks in the post Office were detained and
Inspector Dosser was telegraphed for The
clerk. were examined one at time and sus-
picion fell on w. A. Clarke, married man,
who has been in the department about five
wears and lives in Brooklyn. Clarke was ac-
cused of the theft, but stoutly denied it. To-
day tue package of money was found under
some rubbish in closet. This afternoon he
confessed his guilt and also admitted that he
had stolen sixty other packages which have
been missed from time to time for the last
three years Clarke drinks and CANDLES and
saws that he stole the money TO pay his debts.
He is supposed to have taken from $1,000 to
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
Meeting of state College Trustees.

BANGOR, March 81.
The trustees of the State College met al
Orono this afternoon and decided on the To-
cation for the new agricultural building ano
chose committee to employ an architect TO
draft plants, make speclfcations anu supe''
intend the constructions of the new building
which will be of brick about 40 by 6o. two
stories with French roof, and ell about 80
bv4 The matter of the experiment station
was postponed till another meeting OH AZ
count of the uncertainty relative to the avaii-
ability of the appropriations made oy Ooh-
gress for the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
Ao9oerA. NAME FRIDAY MORNING. April ! iss7

had asked her many times Immediately alta.
'ne murder and since if she had received anv
news from Graves and she always said she
had not. On the day d the reporters visi,
ne SAID ne had been pumping" her hard but
sne declared she knew nothing about it, had
heard nothing from her husband and had No
knowledge of his being in California. Mr.
Tracy said he believed his daughter told the
truth and that he had always known her q,
truthful girl and truthful woman. O,her.
who always knew Mrs. Graves give similar
testimony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
PROHIBITION.
Excitement Over the Vote Thereon in
Michigan.
DETROIT, March 81

DETROIT, March IT.
The intensity of feeling over the proposed
prohibitory amendment has no parallel in the
history Of political campaigns in this State.
Conservative men of both sides are fearing
serious trouble on election day in Detroit.
The feeling against prohibitionists in the
eastern part Of the city is intense. The in
terest in State and county politics sbrinks
ont of sight compared with the absorbing i'm
portance of the question whether the people
shall have beer or not. An alderman said
that not ole prohibition vote would be cast
in his precinct because no prehibitiouist
would dare to vote there. He added 81
am speaking the truth when / say 1t would
not be safe for man to vote for prohibit
ZIONIST in my part of the town, that is, if it
was found out" There will probably be
5000 anti-prohibition workers at the polls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
SCHOLARS TRIBUTE.
A Circular on the Subject by the Boston
II Name Railroad.
READING. Mass, March 81.


The Boston & Maine railroad has issued
the following circular to ticket agents On
account of the requirements of the inter state
commerce law and to prevent discrimination
between the residents of different States, the
sale of copartnership and interstate scholars
tickets will be discontinued April lst, 1887
Scholars who are now residing in the same
State in which they attend school, will be
furnished with scholars tickets until the end
Of the term, if not later than June 30.
A number of scholars attend Boston schools
and colleges from Dover, Exeter, Portsmouth
and other New Hampshire cities and tow ms
and by this order reduced rates to them will
be discontinued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
A BEWILDERED EXPLORER.
British Traders Retreatins Step bv St.n
AHica-uncrewned rippo Tib Ap.
pointed Governor OF Stanley Falls.
LONDON, March 81

LONDON, March 81.
a iettef mas been received here from Hen
y h' Stanley dated Cape Town. March 9
He expresses bewilderment a, the cons,sn,
evidences of the British Welding and shr;nk,
heroics. '"'@
I'm the west and NORTH" he saws, "Frsnce
and Portugal have strobe with audacious snd
Irantic haste to exclude British trade. A,
Zanzibar find that the British fleet has civ.
en- way to the German, and tina, German ira.
uers outnumber the British. There is are.
iehtiess aggressiyeness about the Germans
that Is omlnous. Their manner is naughty
ana overbesring. Natives look on in wonder
Whiie the British affect superb indifference.
IL Is no business of mine, bu, confes, to a
sentimental regret that the English statesmen
should be so easily vsnquished.
II found Tippoo Tib the uncrowned king
OF the region between Stanley Falls and Tan.
ganyiks lake, and commanding thousands of
hghtine Arabs. He was equally ready 10
tight or to be employed. chose the latter.
not with view to his helping me to reach
Emin Bey, but to assist me in bringing away
Emin's store of ivory, which is valued AZ
100000. In the presence of the British con.
sui contracted with Tippoo Tib to supply
me with SIX hundred carriers. | also, aft
receiving consent from King Leopold by tele.
graph, appointed Tippoo Tib governor OF
Stanley Falls at regular salary. Tippoo
lib guarantees TO defend the station against
Arabs and 10 defeat ana capture all persons
raiding for slaves. A European officer will
be appointed resident at Stanley Falls TO
ensure adherence to the contract.
$50 far there has been no hitch in my ex-
pedition. Everybody has shown the utmost
sympathy, and our difficulties have been
smoothed by good feeling. | have sent a let
ter to Emin Bey giving him the probable date
OF our arrival"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
SUFFERING IN TEXAS.
Cattle Dying and People in Need from
Drouth.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, March 81.

In many portions of the territory tributary
to this city, suffering from the drouth is Sc
we're. In Alasica county people have beer
robbed of the bare necessaries.1An the
crops are failure. Milk and butter are
scarce, and unless it rains soon, people will
be brought TO starvation.
North and west, in Medina county, cattle
are diving so fast that their owners cannot
skin them, and though in sections further
west the mortality is not so great, 1t Is very
large There is, in many portions OF the
country, absolutely no range, and would moi
be for some weeks though IT should rain to-
day. Texas grass is hard to devitalize, ou
long months of drouth have proved too much
for il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
ia NJ N ANY HALL.
High License Strongly Condemned-A
statement that Governor Hill will Veto
the Bill.
New YORK, March 81.

New YORK, March 81.
The Tammany hall general committee held
a meeting in New York last evening.
Resolutions from the committee on organi-
cation against the high license bill, were re-
ported. These resolutions approve of the
course of the Tammauy Hall legislators in
opposing the passage of Assemblyman Cros-
by's enactment, and conclude as follows:
Resolved, That we condemn the action of
the Republican representatives OF other cities
Of the State, who seek by their votes to i'm
pose on these two democratic cities meas.
ure which they will not accept for their own
constituencies, and which is opposed by rep
resentatives of New York and Brooklyn by a
vote of 33 to 3,
General Roger A. Prior spoke in favor of
the resolutions and was frequently interrupt.
ed by applause. He called Mr.. Crosby's bill
an atrocious monstrocity. He said it was
measure that would operate with great strin-
gency in New York and BrooklyI, and would
let the rural districts alone. That a high Ii
cense bill was against the spirit and purpori
of the constitution of the United States.
"Have no apprehension" said he, ''for
speak by card when | give it as my opinion
that David B. Hill will put the knife of the
veto into the bill" Great applause
Resolutions cenouncing the new coercion
bill, introduced in the English parliament,
were presented. They read as follows:
Resolved, That we, as citizens of the Uni
ted States. recognizing the justice of the Irish
cause, and believing that every people should
erjoy the inalienable right of governing them
selves in their own way and on the soil on
which it is Gods will they have been born or
have become citizens, and earnestly protest
against the subsection of Ireland to bayonet
rule and the dictation of a foreign, inexperi.
enced and bloodthirsty young man.
Resolved, That we send our heartfelt greet
ings across the sea to fearless and noble
hearted Gladstone, and the indom table and
uncompromising Parnell, in their heroic ef-
forts to secure the boon of self-gov vernment
for Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
Death of a Piano Manufacturer.

LAWRENCE, Mass. March 81.
Jacob Chickering died at Andover today,
aged 80 years. He was prominent in local
affairs and at one time was the most influen-
entail manufacturer in the town, manufac-
turing pianoes. Later he invented the wax
thread sewing machines.j
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
Pensions Granted.
WASHINGTON, March 81.

WAsHINGToN, March 81.
pans;ons have been granted to the follow
Andrew S. Hayman, original, Eastport'
Samuel B. Allen, original, NorrldgewocK'
las Perkins, original, Presque Isle:
Sbenard Morrill,, original Brownvllle.
Thos. Peters, increase. Waterville:
1acob N. Cunningham, increase, Waldo.
Frederick G. Runnells, increase Portiano
Station. -, vr;,bt.v;lle
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SAN Francisco, March 81.
DR.. Jas. Hodges, who exploded the bomb
in the Grand Opera House, during PATHS
concert, February 9th, was found guilty to-
day of assault with intent to murder. Hodges
testified that be had intended to end his life
while Patti was singing, so he 'could be her
page in the spirit land"
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Another Deiaultcr.
New YORK, March 81.

New YORK, March 81.
Edward NJ. Newman, in the employ Of
Michael Levanson, clothier, 575 Broadway,
was arrested this afternoon, charged with de-
frauding the firm Of over S75, 900 by means
of false entries and misusing the checks Of
tie firm. Newman was taken TO the Tombs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01
The MAINE ASSASSIN.

ne adventures OF Graves, the Game
warden murderer-What They Say
About Him in Caiifornia-ue coo >.
serve as Porter in a Hotel in the
orange Groves-Graves Says He Would
nave Given up but for Fear of Being
Lynched.
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Run Into.

PRINCETON, Mass, March 81.
schooner Jennie Greenback, Capt. Webs.
tor. of Rockland for New York. vbile IN.
chored here last night was run into by an
unknown fishing schoonor, carrying away the
hylng Jibboom and light gear. She will repair
here.
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The Crosby IsIIl Passed,

ALBANY, N. Y, March 81.
The Senate passed the Crosby high license
bill this afternoon. Is to IA, by .trict party
vote, except Messrs. Coggeshall and Worth,
who voted with the democrats in the mega
tive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01

"Happy Thought, well,
that's amusing, Don't
ger kno,c' Now, then.
me boy, I've travelled
conside ably in me day;
been all over the world
half Il dozen times, Don't
rer knotc? Happy
Thought Ha! Ha! Well.
we'll, we'll. Most eXtraor-
binary name, don't yer
think so? I'll put it in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-01

BANGOR. March 81.
The following special was received, Thurs.
oay' from the city editor of the Oakland
CAL, Tribune:
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-05-13
Small Fruit Culture.

The following paragraphs are
taken from an essay on small
fruit culture read before meet
ing of farmers in Boston, by E,
w. Wood, chairman of the fruit
committee of Massachusetts Horti-
cultural. Society. In regard to
setting out an apple. orchard, the
speaker said:
81 believe that those who have
had experience have come to the
conclusion that from thirty-fve to
forty feet apart is the proper
distance at which trees should be
set. Many farmers will say that
that takes up great deal of land
with moi large number of trees
But man must wait for his
orchard to be profitable. tits true
that not SO many trees should be
set on a space as some farmers
have considered. But the land
need not be useless or proftless to
the farmer while the trees are
growing. Other crops may be
grown among the trees until they
become large enough to shade the
ground. If the farmer is situated
SO that small fruits may be protita-
bly, grown, any or all of them may
be grown among the trees until
they get of sufficient size to shade
the ground, and so give him time
for the cultivation in the orchard
of peaches, raspberries, or cur
rants, or strawberries, all of which
may be grown successfully for
several years among the trees.
Peaches, grapes, and currants,
should produce a paying crop the
second year after setting, and
Strawberries the first year.
When growing pears for market,
the same rule should be followed
as in growing apples, and we should
come down to those varieties that
are known and will readily sell.
There is little use in growing the
early summer varieties. Even if
they mature we'll, when they are
growing for family use, we don't
want more than half of a tree for
any one year. Only-half of a
decent size pear tree will supply
any family with all they can eat
while the pears will keep. We do
not want to give our ground to
varieties that are of little use.
In regard to small fruit, they
should be grown not only by
farmers, but also by mechanics,
and by every man who has a suffi-
cient plot of land about his house
to grow small fruit on, because
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-05-13
Bargain in Music.

This Favorite Album Of Songs
and ballads, containing thirty-two
pieces of cnoice and popular music,
and piano accompaniment is finely
printed upon heavy paper with a
very attractive cover. The follow
ing are the titles of the songs and
ballads contained in the Favorite
Album:-As I'd Nothing Else to
Do; The Dear Old Songs of Home;
Mother, Watch the Little feet;
Oh, You Pretty Blue-eyed Witch;
Blue Eyes; Katy's Letter; The
Passing Bell; [ Saw Esau Kissing
Kate; Won't You Tell Me Why,
Robin; The Old Garden Gate;
Down Below the Waving Lindens;
Faded Leaves; All Among the
Summer Hoses; Touch the Harp
Gently, My Pretty Louise; 1 really
don't think [ shall Marry; Dream
ing of Home; The Old Cottage
Clock; Across the Sea; A Year
Ago, Bachelors Hall; Ruth and
|; Good Night; One Happy Year
Ago; Jennie in the Orchard; The
Old Barn Gate; Jacks Farewell;
Polly; Whisper in the Twilight.
This is very fine collection of
real vocal gems, and gotten up in
very handsome style. Published
in the usual way and bought at a
music store, these 80 pieces would
cost you Sl1.20. We bought a
job lot of this music at a great
sacrifice, and as the holidays are
past, we desire to close out our
stock at once. Will send you the
entire collection well wrapped and
postpaid for only 4Octs. Send
Immediately. Address,
The EMPIRE News Co., Syracuse,
n.